OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Thoracic Surgery Clinics is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Delays in Managing Lung Cancer	28
Lung Cancer 2021, Part I	20
Teaching Thoracic Surgery in a Low-Resource Setting:	17
Lung Transplantation for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome	15
Copyright	14
Metastasectomy in Head and Neck Cancers	13
Extended Tracheal Resection	13
Recognition and Management of Acute and Late Complications of Pneumonectomy	12
Management of Air Leaks and Residual Spaces Following Lung Resection	11
Can Biologic Aggressiveness and Metastatic Potential of Primary Lung Cancer Be Predicted from Clinical Staging Alone?	11
Global Health Equity: A Vision for Engaging Thoracic Surgeons	11
Emergency Conversion During Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery	10
Advanced Fellowships After Training	10
Disparities in Lung Transplantation	10
Managing Esophageal Disasters: What to Expect and What to Do	8
Contributors	8
Guiding Principles on the Importance of Thoracic Surgical Education on Establishing Integrated Thoracic Surgery Program, Interdisciplinary Thoracic Oncology Conferences, and an Interdisciplinary Appro	8
Intraoperative Molecular Imaging of Lung Cancer	7
Tracheal Resection for Post-intubation/Post-tracheostomy Tracheal Stenosis	7
Nonallograft Complications of Lung Transplantation	7
Pulmonary Metastasectomy	7
Asian Perspective on Lung Cancer Screening	7
First Steps in Addressing Health Disparities in Thoracic Surgery	7
Robotic Segmentectomy	7
New Paradigms in Management of Metastatic Disease to the Lungs	7

A Review of Robotic Thoracic Surgery Adoption and Future Innovations	7
Forthcoming Issues	7
Intraoperative Complications During Esophagectomy	6
Congenital Hernias in Adults	6
Lymph Node Dissection for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma	6
Barriers to Lung Cancer Screening Access from the Perspective of the Patient and Current Interventions	6
Copyright	6
Esophageal Cancer	5
Metastasectomy in Thymic and Germ Cell Tumors	5
Copyright	5
Social Disparities in Thoracic Surgery	5
Contributors	5
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Versus Ablation Versus Surgery for Early-Stage Lung Cancer in High-Risk Patients	5
Conduit Ischemia After Esophagectomy	5
Endoscopic Management of Laryngotracheal Disease	5
Recent Advances in Small Cell and Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer, Diagnosis, Staging, and Surgical Treatment: A Tribute to Jean Deslauriers	4
Implications of Adverse Biological Factors and Management of Solitary Fibrous Tumors of the Pleura	4
Contributors	4
Social Disparities in Lung Cancer	4
Forthcoming Issues	4
The More Things Change…	4
Thermoablative Techniques to Treat Excessive Central Airway Collapse	4
Well-being Through the Synergy of Community Engagement, Health Equity, and Advocacy	4
Tribute and Dedication for Dr Jean Deslauriers (1945-2019)	4
Well-being for Thoracic Surgeons	4
Current Management of Carcinoid Tumor	4
Health Disparities in Recruitment and Enrollment in Research	4
Just the Facts, Ma’am	4
Early Postoperative Management of Lung Transplant Recipients	4
Complex Robotic Lung Resection	3
Anesthetic Management for Pulmonary Resection	3
Copyright	3
Aorto-esophageal Fistula Management	3
Contributors	3
Collaboration, Innovation, Investigation: The Safe— and Creative—Path to Managing Tracheal Complexities	3
Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction	3
Management of Congenital Hernias in Adults	3
Safety and Optimizing Ergonomics for Cardiothoracic Surgeons	3
Management of the Potential Lung Donor	3
Controversies in Thoracic Surgery	3
Tracheobronchomalacia vs Excessive Dynamic Airway Collapse	3
Copyright	3
Copyright	3
Endoscopic Management of Esophageal Cancer	3
Resident Training in Robotic Thoracic Surgery	3
Lung Retransplantation	3
Forthcoming Issues	3
Single Setting Robotic Lung Nodule Diagnosis and Resection	2
Contents	2
Tracheobronchoplasty	2

Management of Intraoperative Disasters	2
Centralized Organ Recovery and Reconditioning Centers	2
Inpatient Management of the Acutely Decompensating Lung Transplant Candidate	2
Operative Challenges After Induction Immunotherapy for Lung Cancer	2
Lung Cancer Screening: Where Are We, and How Can We Improve?	2
Social Disparities in the Thoracic Surgery Workforce	2
Contents	2
Technical Aspects of Robotic First Rib Resection	2
Surgical Conditions of the Diaphragm	2
Complications of Chest Wall Resection in Conjunction with Pulmonary Resection	2
Chest Trauma Management in Low- and Middle-Income Countries	2
Copyright	2
Non-intubated Airway Surgery	2
Management of Complications After Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy	2
Systemic Therapy in Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer and the Role of Biomarkers in Selection of Treatment	2
History and Current Status of Well-being Among Organizations (Impact of Wellness on a Section, Division, Institution and Profession, ACGME Requirements, Policies)	2
Laryngotracheal Resection for Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis	2
Contributors	2
Contributors	2
Neoadjuvant Therapy in Esophageal Cancer	2
Management of Tracheoesophageal Fistula and Tracheoinnominate Fistula	2
The Mid-Career Crisis	2
Surgical Management of Mycobacterial Infections and Related Complex Pleural Space Problems	2
Assessment of Operability and Resectability in Lung Cancer	2
Embolotherapy in Bronchial Hemorrhage	2
Surgical Complications of Lung Transplantation	2
Esophageal-Pericardial and Esophageal-Atrial Fistulae	2
Racial Disparities in Esophageal Cancer	2
Contributors	2
Management of Complications in Robotic Thoracic Surgery	2
Optimizing Work Relationships for Well-Being	2
Pulmonary Metastasectomy in Sarcoma	2
Imaging of the Diaphragm	2